2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2010 Audi Q5
To start off, 2010 Audi Q5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi Q5 (270 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 599 kg more than 2010 Audi Q5.
Because 2010 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Expedition. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q5 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Expedition (475 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi Q5. (329 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi Q5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 2010 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Expedition | Q5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2494 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 75 L |
